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Petrovitsky Disc Golf Project

The Community Partnerships and Grants Program is working with Northwest Disc Golf Association on a future disc golf course at Petrovitsky Park.

A metal disc golf basket on green grass with green leafy bushes in the background

Project Background 


A Community Partnerships and Grants Program project proposal was received from Northwest Disc Golf Association in late 2022 for a backcountry-style disc golf course in the forested portion of Petrovitsky Park. Due to delays caused by the pandemic and limited staff capacity, review and assessment of feasibility began in late 2023. King County Parks proceeded with exploring this proposal as disc golf has grown rapidly in popularity over the last decade and is a low-barrier sport to learn and enjoy for various age groups.   

Community Outreach

King County Parks conducted community engagement on this proposal in October and November 2024 by collecting survey responses both online and in person to gauge the level of support for a disc golf course at this location. Engagement and promotion were focused on the local neighborhood around Petrovitsky Park. 

  • A toolkit to promote survey participation was shared with Northwest Disc Golf Association, 8 frequent sports field user groups, 2 neighboring homeowner associations, and Councilmember Dunn's office.  
  • King County Parks staff conducted 15 hours of in-person surveying at the park. 
  • Lawn signs and flyers were posted at the park and distributed to 2 nearby schools, 1 faith organization, and 1 community club. 
  • King County Parks published Spanish language radio ads and multilingual social media ads focusing on people within 5 miles around the park. 
  • All promotional materials were available in the top 4 languages spoken in the neighborhood: English, Spanish, Simplified Chinese, and Vietnamese 

Community Feedback Results 


The survey closed with 1,281 participants and 1,176 comments. 

Of the survey respondents - 68% identified as living, working, or playing within a 20-minute walk or a 5-minute drive of Petrovitsky Park. And of that subset 78% support the disc golf course project. As with any project or change to a local park, we understand there will be folks who are opposed, however it is our understanding that this is the minority perspective. The survey results indicate strong support among park neighbors and regular park visitors for a disc golf course at Petrovitsky Park, which is why we have moved forward to design and permitting for the course. 

You can see the full survey results and comments on this PublicInput page.  

We are always open to feedback on our projects, and we have heard some helpful feedback regarding environmental concerns and user conflict concerns. Northwest Disc Golf Association is taking all of this into consideration in the design process, with the goal of creating a safe and fun course for various skill levels to enjoy without disrupting the park or neighborhood. 

Design

Northwest Disc Golf Association has developed this design incorporating community feedback.  

  • A critical areas analysis was completed for the area to better understand how to minimize impact to the natural area.  
  • The course will be designed with trail users in mind so that the area can support multiple uses for a variety of park visitors.  
  • Events such as leagues or tournaments will be programmed for off-peak park hours to help manage parking congestion. 


    An illustrated map of the proposed disc golf course. Little squares represent tee pads, and basket symbols are nearby

An aerial map of the proposed disc golf course. Little squares represent tee pads, and basket symbols are nearby

Disc Golf Timeline

  • Proposal Received

    Proposal received in 2022 but was not reviewed due to staffing shortages and setbacks related to the pandemic. 

  • Internal Review

    Internal review and assessment of feasibility of the proposal completed in 2024.  

  • Feasibility

    Agreement with Northwest Disc Golf Association to explore feasibility, conduct community outreach, and if applicable develop design established in November 2024. 

  • Community Engagement

    Survey seeking feedback on project idea administered in October/November 2024.  

  • Critical Areas Analysis

    Critical areas analysis completed and report finished in November 2025. 

  • Design

    Design finalized in April 2026.

  • Permit Application

    Permit application submittal planned for June 2026.

  • Construction

    Construction will begin in the Fall of 2026 and likely last through Summer 2027. Construction will be largely completed by volunteers taking on various components of the course little by little. Disruption to the existing trail system and the park will be minimal.  

Funding

This project is a partnership between Northwest Disc Golf Association and King County Parks. King County Parks plans to contribute up to $100,000 for this project both through direct costs as well as granting funds to Northwest Disc Golf Association through the Community Partnership and Grants Program. The total project value will exceed the County contribution of up to $100,000, with the remainder of the project costs covered by Northwest Disc Golf Association through external funding sources and in-kind contribution.  

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